National Wild Turkey Federation - Michigan

Our Mission:  The National Wild Turkey Federation is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage.  Our Vision  A nation united by the life-changing power of the outdoors.  A Timeless Mission  At the NWTF, we’re in a great position fifty years after our founding. Building off our rich legacy of impact, we’re on the verge of growing faster and making even bigger contributions to society than at any other time in our history. Our mission and impact has always been about three things: conserving the bird we love; taking care of people who love them; and conserving the habitat both need to thrive. Importantly, our mission is timeless. It’s core to who we are and what we do, and we have an unwavering commitment to both conserving the wild turkey and the preserving our hunting heritage.  Envisioning a Better Future for All  At its heart, our vision is all about positive change – the idea that a life well-lived in nature is deeply transformational.  Our vision is a simple statement, but it’s packed with meaning:  “A nation united” means attracting new people and partners to the NWTF movement and uniting them in pursuit of our ambitious 10-year goals to achieve enduring success.  “Life-changing power” speaks to the fact that very few things have the power to transform an average life into an amazingly well-lived life of legacy. Nature is one of them. Connecting people with shared passion and commitment is another.  “The outdoors” calls out to NWTF’s focus on the wild turkey — and our mission and vision combine conservation and hunting with the sacred beauty and one-of-a-kind joy of the outdoors to help turkeys thrive.  We know – and research shows – that the outdoors has an amazing ability to unite people. We feel a deep sense of responsibility to help more people realize this. It’s important because we need to attract more people from a diverse cross-section of society into the NWTF movement – people with valuable ideas and skillsets who can help us advance our mission.  Cornerstone of Conservation  Since its inception in 1973, the NWTF has provided the foundation for wild turkey conservation throughout North America. From the first research project funded in the 1970s, to the multimillion-acre restoration initiatives going on today and everywhere in between, conserving the wild turkey and preserving our hunting heritage has always been — and always will be — the backbone of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

The NWTF’s education and outreach programs are designed to preserve our hunting heritage and ensure Healthy Habitats and Healthy Harvests. These programs began with the creation of the JAKES, Women in the Outdoors and Wheelin’ Sportsmen programs, and outreach efforts continue to evolve today.

The NWTF has expanded programming to include Mentored Hunts, Field to Fork and Learn to Hunt Clinics to ensure the NWTF’s education and outreach programs collectively make the greatest impact on hunter recruitment, retention, and reactivation.

Each year NWTF chapters across the United States offer people opportunities to explore the outdoors through local hands-on events and hunts. Events are designed to pass on the traditions of safe, ethical hunting and teach conservation principles.